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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.40, 21,612.60 and 13,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.40, 21,612.60 and 13,679.40 is: 20,519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.40 : 21,612.60 = 13,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.40/21,612.60 = 13,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.40x = 21,612.60 × 13,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.40x = 295,647,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,647,400.44/14,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.10

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